I need to prove that my grandfather (born in US), was born to Italian Citizens. I already know that nobody Naturalized. I thought I needed both of the parents birth and death records. It is now, both of the death records that I am stuck trying to get so if I don't need them, that would be great.

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Thank you for your replies. Yes I am sure as we have a letter dating back that far from family that they couldn't afford to keep him buried so he would be unearthed and moved or whatever.

Also, I always include a SAE with my mailing. I have been successful with no ID before.

Any other help is ...

Unfortunately, I don’t have too much info on anything farther back than my Great Grandfather. His name was Luigi and his parents were Filippo Di Paola and MariaGaetana Romano. He settled in California so my family is all from California in the early 1900's. Would be nice if we can figure out what ...

Hello again.

Does anybody have experience filing an application with an NRF document in place of a death certificate? This would be for a great grandmother, who is the mother of the individual I am seeking citizenship through (my grandfather).

Thanks for any help.

Hi. I am also researching Di Paola from Polla. Have you made any progress? My Great grandfather was born there in 1859.

I hope someone can help.

I have obtained 17 of the 20 documents I need for my application. It has been a long and arduous process. However, I am having a lot of problems getting a response from the commune for the last italian document I need.

It is a death certificate from Castel San Lorenzo ...

Thank you. I will check into that process...

Can someone please provide me the contact information to receive a "no records found" from the NARA? I have downloaded one of their forms, but it is not appropriate.

I have already written to the local divisions and have confirmed via letters from them and family testimonials that the ...

Great news! Thank you so much!

Good luck! I think we can al relate to that feeling! Happy Birthday!



Surnames: Di Paola, Mazzaccaro

Thank you for your input!

I was wondering if anybody could provide some advice/guidance regarding the process for filing for Italian citizenship if one is legally residing outside one's home country. I am a US citizen, residing in Denmark. My regular consulate would be the one in Los Angeles, and due to their volume, I have ...

I am having a similar issue. I have written to the local county department where i believe the naturalization may have taken place. They have issued me a letter saying no records found, however I believe I will need something more formal to file with my application.
I am also confused about G-639 ...